User:Mr. Ibrahem/Erdafitinib

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Mr. Ibrahem/Erdafitinib
Clinical data
Trade namesBalversa
Other namesJNJ-42756493
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
MedlinePlusa619031
License data
Routes of
administration
By mouth
Drug classFibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) blocker[1]
Legal status
Legal status
Identifiers
  • N'-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N'-[3-(1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)quinoxalin-6-yl]-N-propan-2-ylethane-1,2-diamine
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC25H30N6O2
Molar mass446.555 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • CC(C)NCCN(C1=CC2=NC(=CN=C2C=C1)C3=CN(N=C3)C)C4=CC(=CC(=C4)OC)OC
  • InChI=1S/C25H30N6O2/c1-17(2)26-8-9-31(20-10-21(32-4)13-22(11-20)33-5)19-6-7-23-24(12-19)29-25(15-27-23)18-14-28-30(3)16-18/h6-7,10-17,26H,8-9H2,1-5H3
  • Key:OLAHOMJCDNXHFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Erdafitinib, sold under the brand name Balversa, is a medication used to treat urothelial cancer.[2] Specifically it is used for cases which have suitable FGFR-2 or 3 mutations.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2]

Common side effects include high phosphate, mouth inflammation, tiredness, kidney problems, diarrhea, liver problems, change in taste, low magnesium, hair loss, high calcium, and muscle pain.[2] Other side effects may include infertility and vision problems.[2] Use in pregnancy may harm the baby.[2] It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, specifically a fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) blocker.[1][2]

Erdafitinib was approved for medical use in the United States in 2019.[2] It is not approved for use in the United Kingdom or Europe as of 2021.[1] In the United States 4 weeks of treatment costs about 21,500 USD as of 2021.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Erdafitinib". SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service. 5 October 2018. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Erdafitinib Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Erdafitinib Prices, Coupons & Savings Tips - GoodRx". GoodRx. Retrieved 15 December 2021.